EU to revise state aid rules to address bloc-wide housing crisis
The European Commission has presented a plan to address the housing crisis in Europe, which includes relaxing rules on economic intervention by governments. Read More
Gaza’s displaced struggle with heavy rain and cold weather in fragile tents
Gaza is facing another hardship as heavy rain and cold weather hit thousands of displaced people living in fragile tent camps. Read more at Read More
Beirut hosts colourful Christmas parade despite tension with Israel
Despite tensions with Israel and a fragile ceasefire, Lebanon entered the festive season as Beirut hosted a colourful Christmas parade, with marching bands, music and bright decorations filling the city…
Latest news bulletin | December 16th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 16th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Russia names German broadcaster Deutsche Welle as ‘undesirable organisation’
Deutsche Welle’s director general said the move by Moscow was another sign that the Kremlin “wants to quash any freedom of opinion in the country.” Read more at Read More
Eastern Flank Watch defence project must be prioritised for EU funding, frontline leaders say
The Eastern Flank Watch is one of four flagship projects pitched by the European Commission to boost Europe’s defence, but EU leaders have yet to endorse the proposal, which is…
‘We’re all Draghians’: EU’s Albuquerque calls to seize momentum for capital markets union
The EU’s financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque calls on lawmakers to seize what she described as a “moment of urgency” to finalise tools to create a true European capital…
Do Europeans support using frozen Russian money to back Ukraine?
Despite funding challenges, most of the six European countries still support aiding Ukraine as Russia’s invasion continues, with only Italy showing consistently sharp division. Read More
EU carmakers to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035 as full combustion engine ban scrapped
The remaining 10% of emissions will need to be compensated for by using low-carbon steel ‘Made in the EU’ or sustainable fuels. The EU executive revoked the 2035 ban on…
UK to investigate foreign interference in politics after Russia bribery scandal
An independent review has been ordered in response to the conviction of former Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill for accepting bribes from Russia. Read more at Read More